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The Rubens at the Palace

4.0 of 5
39 Buckingham Palace Road | Victoria, London SW1W 0PS, England (Victoria)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tampa
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Not sure what I was expecting, but The Rubens delivered quality service in spades! My room was not large at all, but it was beautifully appointed and overlooked the Mews directly across the street. Bed was extremely comfortable. The staff went above and beyond to answer questions and be helpful. I paid extra for the breakfast and was delighted I... More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

What a 1st class Hotel. From start to finish we were treated amazingly well. Genuinely friendly staff made us very welcome. The room was spotless and had everything you could need, and the shower was something else!! We had wondered whether to include breakfast but we were delighted we did. Everything you could have wanted was there and it set... More

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Bonn, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Lovely suit with a great location. We stayed in the King's suit, a great 2 room, 2 bath apartment. The staff could not have been nicer. Wonderful turndown service. Went out of their way for our child with games etc. Sure made my little girl feel special. They even ran to get her during lunch when the Queen's horses drove... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We could not have been happier with our stay at The Rubens! Our room, while not large, was clean and well-appointed. And I can't say enough about their staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly and so willing to help. Dave, the concierge, jumped at the opportunity to assist us and arrange anything we needed. You can trust his helpful tips... More

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New Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is a good hotel , the location can not be beat. The staff is wonderful , always willing to help. They go out of there way to accommodate you. Andrew with room service is great, very funny fellow! always makes you smile when you speak with him ,just like we were old friends. The room I was in 421... More

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Oakland, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed in their one bedroom apt. VERY nice, beautifully appointed with velvet wallpaper and comfortable furniture, also with a great shower (from the ceiling). The kitchen fridge was stocked with essentials for a nice breakfast. Bedroom was upstairs with very little closet space but good bed and very quiet. The staff was helpful, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Location is... More

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Watchung, New Jersey
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We arrived early in the morning, + they were nice enough to give us a room to use + relax in until our room was ready. They also let us stay hours longer in our room on checkout day so that we could continue our sightseeing. The front desk staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating, + gave... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

There was no service at the afternoon tea that had been booked and after 20 minutes we left having received no contact from anyone. Our bags were forgotten about and had not been delivered after 3 hours. The evening meal was only pushed along because we spoke to a member of staff who happened to pass us by to get... More

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MalcolmHendry, General Manager at The Rubens at the Palace, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post your review of The Rubens at the Palace on Tripadvisor. It is disappointing to read how dissatisfied you were with your stay. I will also welcome the opportunity to respond to the guest questionnaire you completed and the letter I received from you today with regards the details of your stay. I... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I stayed at Rubens at the Palace as a male single traveller.Whilst there I took in two shows,one was at the Victoria Palace Theatre which was only a short stroll from the hotel,also Victoria Station is within easy walking distance of the hotel. Staff were professional and the concierge was most knowledgable. Breakfasts in the morning were delicious and plentiful... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The room was nice and the services were top as well. Only 2 things that troubled me a lot during the journey. I'm on 5th floor and can't believe that there is nearly no wifi signal. The wifi was so poor... Otherwise, I think the breakfast could be better as well (with more varieties from one day to another maybe?)

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Very good(54)
  • Royal Mews(44)
  • Afternoon tea(25)
  • Friendly and helpful(22)
  • Short walk(16)
  • Full English breakfast(13)
  • St James park(8)
  • Would highly recommend(7)
  • Air conditioning(7)
  • Victoria tube(6)

Additional Information about The Rubens at the Palace

Address: 39 Buckingham Palace Road | Victoria, London SW1W 0PS, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Victoria
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites
Hotel Style:
#27 Family Hotels in London
#29 Luxury Hotels in London
#36 Romantic Hotels in London
#63 Business Hotels in London
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Traditional, Edwardian-era hotel, originally built as a debutante hostel for nearby Buckingham Palace. ... more   less 
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